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AppWizard

July 29, 2025

Call of Duty is finally freeing some of the older games from the CoD HQ launcher nobody likes

Morgan Park from PC Gamer criticized the launch of Call of Duty HQ in 2023, calling it a "data management nightmare," especially with the upcoming release of Modern Warfare 3. He noted that players no longer need to launch Modern Warfare 2 to access Modern Warfare 3, but Warzone now requires Modern Warfare 3 to be launched first. Activision announced that as of July 29, both Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 will be available as standalone downloads, and any legacy content related to these games will be automatically removed from the main Call of Duty installation on August 7. This move is seen as a way to streamline offerings ahead of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

AppWizard

July 27, 2025

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Just Released Another Patch to Fix PC Performance

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers received a Mostly Negative rating on Steam after its launch, despite initial positive reviews. The developer, Leenzee, released a significant patch (Update 1.3) on July 24th to address performance issues, which led to a shift towards more favorable reviews. A second patch (Patch 1.4) was released on July 26th, focusing on optimizing performance for various PC configurations. The game peaked at over 92,300 concurrent players in a 24-hour period, not including console players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The development team is working on future updates for further enhancements.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source

Activision has temporarily removed the Microsoft Store version of “Call of Duty: WWII” due to a serious security breach involving a vulnerability that allowed hackers unauthorized access to players' computers. The company is investigating the situation and is working on a patch to resolve the exploit. Players have reported hacking incidents while playing, with concerns raised about a remote code execution vulnerability. The affected version of the game differs from those on Steam, as it contained an outdated flaw that had already been patched elsewhere. Activision has faced multiple hacking incidents in recent years, including issues with its anti-cheat system and malware targeting players. The company has also experienced layoffs that have impacted its cybersecurity resources.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Remedy “hoped for a better launch” for FBC: Firebreak

Remedy Entertainment's latest title, FBC: Firebreak, launched on June 17th and attracted one million players in its first nine days. The game peaked at 1,992 concurrent players on Steam, which is considered an important metric for the game's success. Despite the initial player engagement, the launch did not meet the team's expectations, prompting them to implement significant changes in patch 1.2 during the launch week. Remedy plans to develop and release free post-launch content, emphasizing the importance of player feedback while maintaining their creative vision. The game's design philosophy encourages players to engage with the game periodically rather than requiring daily logins.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

I turn my back for one second and now Assassin’s Creed Shadows has Critical Role in it

Assassin's Creed Shadows has released patch 1.0.6, which addresses player concerns by fixing a bug with the Onryo Mask visibility, resolving issues with missing Mastery Points, and correcting the "Temple Stories" quest progress display. The patch introduces a new Nightmare difficulty level that requires perfect parries to avoid damage, and includes a sponsored one-shot quest that allows players to unlock a new ally, as well as themed weapons and a Critical Role banner for hideouts. The patch goes live today at 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

I’m glad Sony PlayStation finally got rid of PC game region locks

Sony has begun to reverse its policy of region-locking PC games, allowing titles such as Helldivers 2, God of War Ragnarök, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to be purchased in previously restricted regions. This change follows backlash against the region locks implemented over a year ago, which had led to negative reactions from players. While many restrictions have been lifted, seven countries—Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Vietnam—remain blacklisted.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Forever Skies developer responds to ‘significant’ disappointment with the survival game’s launch: ‘It’s tough to see that the game didn’t meet the expectation of so many players’

Forever Skies is an early access survival game on Steam that allows players to explore a skyward world and build airships. Initially rated 'Very Positive,' it has recently shifted to a 'Mixed' rating due to player concerns about repetitive exploration, lack of narrative depth, and stagnation in gameplay. CEO Andrzej Blumenfeld acknowledged player disappointment and outlined areas of dissatisfaction, including technical performance and uninspired mechanics. The studio, Far From Home, plans to address these issues in upcoming updates, which will include enhancements to animations, aim assist for controllers, new loading screens, and bug fixes.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

‘In a very interesting way, it actually reduces the work’: Destiny 2’s director explains why reinventing the wheel with The Edge of Fate was actually the easier option

Destiny is set to release a new expansion titled The Edge of Fate on July 15, following the success of The Final Shape. The expansion aims to revitalize player engagement and introduce innovative gameplay mechanics, including an expanded buildcraft space and a new gear tiering system for armor and weapons. Bungie is working on enhancing Darkness subclasses and introducing Solo Ops for single-player experiences. The developers emphasize balancing challenge and reward, ensuring that players earn rewards through meaningful challenges. A new World Tier system will apply to the Kepler destination, allowing casual players to navigate the campaign at their own pace. Bungie is cautious about introducing a rarity tier above exotic items to maintain a balanced loot system. The team is also considering the return of class items from the original Destiny.

TrendTechie

May 30, 2025

Релиз Elden Ring Nightreign: высокий онлайн, много критики и появление на торрентах

FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign, a game featuring roguelike elements and cooperative action set in the universe of Elden Ring. Players explore the lands of Limvelda, engaging in battles against bosses and navigating procedurally generated environments. The game offers a solo mode and allows players to choose from eight unique characters. At launch, it achieved a peak of 313,593 concurrent players on Steam, but only 68% of players recommend it. Critics noted the absence of a two-player mode, excessive pace for solo players, lack of gameplay variety, and insufficient support for ultra-wide monitors. The game received a score of 80 on OpenCritic and a 78% recommendation rate. FromSoftware released patch 1.01 to address player concerns and Bandai Namco promoted the game with a trailer featuring a new character and a music video for Evanescence's "Bring Me to Life."

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

GTA V Enhanced Gets New Update To Fix Graphics Issues

The sixth post-launch update for GTA V Enhanced on PC has been released by Rockstar Games, focusing on improving graphics and addressing player concerns. The update size ranges from 400 to 900 MB, depending on the platform. Patch notes include fixes for Microsoft account communication issues, crash issues, texture problems, ray tracing performance, audio issues, and a progression halt in a Story Mode mission. Despite these updates, some larger issues remain unresolved, such as the lack of text chat functionality. GTA V is now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and the FiveM platform has also released an update to support these versions.